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Oklahoma Municipal Alliance recognizes two long time city of Ponca City employees

Thursday, April 29

The OMA (Oklahoma Municipal Alliance) recognized Phil Johnston, Ponca City Energy General Manager, as the 2021 recipient of the Pruett-Lamb Lifetime Achievement Award, and Cindy Heidlage, Ponca City Energy Administrative Secretary, as the 2021 recipient of the Ray Duffy Personal Service Award. Phil Johnston - Pruett-Lamb Lifetime Achievement Award The OMA... Read More.

Planet Fitness makes donation to Union Elementary

Thursday, April 29

Planet Fitness donated bottled water, hand sanitizer, and cleaning products to Union Elementary. Shelby Swanson, Union assistant and Planet Fitness employee, is shown in the picture.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION HELD APRIL 26

Wednesday, April 28

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 26, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent Agenda Under the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the regular session held on April 12, 2021,... Read More.

High Speed Internet Wireless Access Point available in Newkirk

Wednesday, April 28

Through cooperation with OneNet, Dr. Brian Whitacre of OSU Agriculture Economics, and Kay County OSU Extension, there is now a Wireless Internet Access Point available in the parking lot north of the Kay County Courthouse. OneNet, the comprehensive digital communications initiative of the state system of higher education, answered... Read More.

OSDH reporting 115 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Wednesday, April 28

Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 115 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 447,393 COVID-19 cases as 10,122 cases are active. Other data shows that the provisional death count rose by one to put the state's death toll to 8,230.Kay County has seen 5,290 COVID-19 cases, 125... Read More.

OBI announces blood drives happening in May

Wednesday, April 28

Every summer has a story. Oklahoma Blood Institute is asking Oklahomans to make their summer story a lifesaving one by donating blood for local patients! Oklahoma Blood Institute is hosting a blood drive with SPONSOR on DAY, DATE, from TIME to TIME at PLACE. Individuals ages sixteen and up are urged... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Teacher of the Year Celebration Will be Livestreamed April 29

Wednesday, April 28

The PCPS 2022 Teacher of the Year Celebration is being held Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Concert Hall. The event will be virtual again this year and will be livestreamed on the district’s Facebook page. The long-awaited announcement of the DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR... Read More.

Wheat Field Day at Schieber Farms Thursday, May 6th

Wednesday, April 28

The annual Kay County OSU Extension Wheat Field day at Schieber Farms in Kildare, OK will be Thursday, May 6th. The replicated wheat plot is located at 3300 W Furguson Ave, Kildare, OK 74604. Mask and Social Distancing will be required at this event. There will be a breakfast... Read More.

Woman injured in accident west of Stillwater

Wednesday, April 28

An injury collision occurred at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday night on Lakeview road just east of Sangre road, approximately ½ miles west of Stillwater in Payne County.Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a 44-year-old female that currently has their name withheld was driving a 2004 Chevy Trail blazer when the vehicle... Read More.

Domino’s In Ponca is hiring now

Tuesday, April 27

Domino's is hiring now in Ponca City. We're hiring for all positions, full and part-time. Benefits are available! If you're energetic, enjoy working with the public and in a fast-paced restaurant environment, Domino's would love to talk with you. A great brand, a great team and a great opportunity. ... Read More.